John O. Bellis
John O. Bellis (1872-1943) was an American silversmith and jeweler based in San Francisco, California.[1] He was trained as a silversmith at Shreve & Co.,[2] and he designed silver plates,[3] bowls, trays, mirrors, and brushes.[1] He began designing jewelry in 1894.[4][5] He opened a new store at 55 Geary Street in 1914.[6]
His silverware can be seen at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA).[1][3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "John O. Bellis". Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ Fidler, Patricia J. (1991). Art with a Mission: Objects of the Arts and Crafts Movement. Lawrence, Kansas: Spencer Museum of Art. p. 35. ISBN 9780913689318. OCLC 950015764.
- ^ a b "Cake Plate". LACMA. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ Rainwater, Dorothy T.; Redfield, Judy (1998). Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers. Atglen, Pennsylvania: Schiffler Publishing. p. 43. ISBN 9780764306020. OCLC 891654153.
- ^ Bowman, Leslie Greene; Morse, Edgar W. (1986). Silver in the Golden State: images and essays celebrating the history and art of silver in California. Oakland, California: Oakland Museum. p. 20. ISBN 9780802600219. OCLC 476591904.
- ^ "Announcement". The San Francisco Examiner. April 3, 1914. p. 11. Retrieved June 19, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.